Risotto is a classic Italian dish made with rice, broth, and other ingredients like vegetables, meat, or seafood. Leek and green garlic are two ingredients that add a delicate and flavorful twist to this classic dish. With their slightly sweet and oniony flavor, leeks and green garlic bring a depth of flavor to the risotto that is both satisfying and elegant. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish, and it is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, leek and green garlic risotto is sure to please everyone at the table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPRING GREEN RISOTTO
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 servings for dinner, 6 servings for appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the leeks and fennel and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until tender. Add the rice and stir for a minute to coat with the vegetables, oil, and butter. Add the white wine and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly, until most of the wine has been absorbed. Add the chicken stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring almost constantly and waiting for the stock to be absorbed before adding more. This process should take 25 to 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the asparagus diagonally in 1 1/2-inch lengths and discard the tough ends. Blanch in boiling salted water for 4 to 5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and cool immediately in ice water. (If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for a few minutes until the starchiness is gone.)
- When the risotto has been cooking for 15 minutes, drain the asparagus and add it to the risotto with the peas, lemon zest, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Continue cooking and adding stock, stirring almost constantly, until the rice is tender but still firm.
- Whisk the lemon juice and mascarpone together in a small bowl. When the risotto is done, turn off the heat and stir in the mascarpone mixture plus the Parmesan cheese and chives. Set aside off the heat for a few minutes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve hot with a sprinkling of chives and more Parmesan cheese.
LEEK AND GREEN GARLIC RISOTTO
Make and share this Leek and Green Garlic Risotto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Luinda Smigel
Categories Rice
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Quarter the leeks lengthwise; cut them crosswise into 1/4 inch slices. Remove any tough papery husks from the garlic, then finely chop the bulbs.
- Melt the butter in a saute pan. Add the leeks and garlic, stir to coat then add the wine and cook over medium-low heat until the leeks are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside while you cook the rice.
- Have the stock simmering. Melt the butter in a wide soup pot over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Pour in the wine and simmer until absorbed, then add 2 cups of stock. Simmer until absorbed then raise the heat to high and add the stock 1/2 cup at a time. Stir and continue adding liquid after each addition is absorbed. When the rice is done, stir in the leeks, cream, cheese, parsley and any minced garlic shoots. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736.8, Fat 28.8, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 85.7, Sodium 425.2, Carbohydrate 90.5, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.8, Protein 19.6
CREAMY LEEK RISOTTO
Some think that Risotto is just too much trouble, but when you have guests that are in the kitchen drinking wine, and keeping you company it really isn't that bad. This is my stand-by risotto, we usually serve with fresh grilled steelhead. I got this from my friend Stephanie don't know where she got it from.
Provided by NitaD
Categories Short Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put chicken broth in sauce pan and bring to a slow simmer.
- In thick bottomed 2 quart pan melt 1 tablespoons butter, saute chopped leeks, till softened.
- Add 1/2 cup light cream. (I use goat milk)
- salt and pepper to taste.
- Continue cooking until most of the liquid is gone. Set aside.
- In another pan or the same one that has been cleaned, add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 Tbsp of olive oil.
- Saute the minced onions, when softened, add the Arborio rice, stir until the grains turn opaque.
- Add the dry white wine, stir until no liquid is left.
- Add broth to rice 1/2 cup at a time stirring until incorparated.
- 5 minutes before finished add the leeks and the Parmesan cheese.
- Continue cooking until thickened to desired level, stirring constantly.
- Garnish with parsley or stir in before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.4, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 580.4, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 8
SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH SPRING ONION, SAFFRON AND GREEN GARLIC
This is inspired by - but much lighter than - risotto Milanese, the mother of all risottos. If you've never made a risotto, start with this utterly simple classic. Green garlic resembles spring onions or leeks. The young bulbs have not yet set cloves. The flavor isn't at all sharp, but more like the flavor of leeks. Prepare as you would leeks.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 45m
Yield Serves four to six
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the stock or broth into a saucepan, and bring it to a simmer over low heat with a ladle nearby. Make sure that the broth is well seasoned.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy nonstick skillet or saucepan. Add the spring onion, green garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook gently until it is just tender, about three minutes. Do not brown.
- Add the rice, and stir just until the grains separate and begin to crackle. Rub the saffron between your thumb and fingers, and stir into the rice. Add the wine, stirring until it has been absorbed. Begin adding the simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice and should be bubbling, not too slowly nor too quickly. Cook, stirring often, until the stock is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock. Continue to cook in this fashion, adding more stock when the rice is almost dry and stirring. When the rice is just tender all the way through but still chewy, in 20 to 25 minutes, it is done. Taste, and adjust seasoning.
- Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in the Parmesan, and remove from the heat. The mixture should be creamy. Serve right away in wide soup bowls or on plates, spreading the risotto in a thin layer rather than lumping into a mound.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 906 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
GREEN-ONION RISOTTO
Categories Onion Rice Side Sauté Parmesan Winter Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring broth to simmer in medium saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped green onions and cook until soft, stirring often, about 6 minutes. Stir in rice. Add wine; cook until almost all liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add 4 cups broth, 1 cup at a time, cooking until almost all broth is absorbed before adding more, stirring frequently, until rice is tender but still firm, about 20 minutes. Stir in sliced green onions, Parmesan, mascarpone, and orange peel. Add more broth by 1/4 cupfuls as needed if dry. Season with salt and pepper.
GREEN HERB RISOTTO
Provided by Janet Fletcher
Categories Food Processor Cheese Dairy Leafy Green Herb Rice Side Sauté Parmesan Basil Leek Summer Parsley Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until thick paste forms. Bring broth and 2 1/2 cups water to simmer in saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to very low; cover to keep warm.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leek; sauté until soft, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add rice; stir until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add wine; simmer until absorbed, stirring often. Add warm broth mixture 1 cup at a time, allowing each addition to be absorbed before adding next and stirring often, until rice is tender but still firm to bite, about 20 minutes. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 3 minutes. Uncover; stir in herb paste, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately in warm bowls, passing additional Parmesan cheese alongside.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
- Choose the right rice: Arborio or Carnaroli rice are the best choices for risotto because they have a high starch content, which helps create a creamy texture.
- Toast the rice: Toasting the rice in hot oil or butter before adding the liquid helps to release its starch and develop its flavor.
- Add the liquid gradually: Add the liquid to the rice in small increments, stirring constantly. This will help the rice to absorb the liquid evenly and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Cook the risotto until it is al dente: Risotto should be cooked until it is al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This usually takes about 18-20 minutes.
- Stir the risotto constantly: Stirring the risotto constantly helps to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan and to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Add the finishing touches: Once the risotto is cooked, stir in butter, Parmesan cheese, and any other desired flavorings. This will help to create a rich and creamy texture.
Conclusion:
Leek and green garlic risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect risotto that will impress your family and friends. Serve it with a glass of white wine and enjoy!
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